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The Forgotten French East India Company in Bengal
Before the British East India Company came to dominate Bengal, the French Compagnie des Indes Orientales established a major foothold at Chandannagar on the Hooghly River. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the French built a thriving colony under Joseph François Dupleix, turning Chandannagar into a rival to Calcutta. They discuss the prosperous textile trade, the strategic fortifications, and the pivotal role of the French in the Carnatic Wars. The narrative culminates in the 1757 Battle of Chandannagar, where Robert Clive and the British navy captured the French settlement…
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